Garden Specialist

Gamma Phi Omega International; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamma Phi Omega International is seeking a Garden Specialist to assist in maintaining planted areas and lawns. The role includes performing landscape maintenance tasks such as weeding, mulching, edging, raking, and watering, and planting trees, shrubs, and flowers in designated areas.

The position requires strong physical stamina to perform lifting, stooping, bending, and outdoor work in various weather conditions; flexibility to work additional hours during peak times is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of native and ornamental plant materials and gardening.
• Knowledge of historic landscapes (18th century - early 19th century).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the public and staff members.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of weather conditions.
• Availability to work additional hours during peak operating times.
• Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.

Responsibilities

• Perform various landscape maintenance including weeding, mulching, edging, raking, and watering planted areas as needed.
• Plant trees, shrubs, and flowers in designated areas.
• Suggest landscape plan for planted areas.
• Prune trees and shrubs as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of walks by sweeping.
• Assist with coordination of volunteers.

Job description

The Garden Specialist is responsible for assisting with the maintenance of planted areas and lawns.

Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour

MajorDuties/Specific Tasks

• Perform various landscape maintenance including weeding, mulching, edging, raking, and watering planted areas as needed.
• Plant trees, shrubs, and flowers in designated areas.
• Suggest landscape plan for planted areas.
• Prune trees and shrubs as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of walks by sweeping.
• Assist with coordination of volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of native and ornamental plant materials and gardening.
• Knowledge of historic landscapes (18th century - early 19th century).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the public and staff members.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of weather conditions.
• Availability to work additional hours during peak operating times.
• Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.